| A. | City Council will discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects. |
(1) Review agenda items for the regular meeting, miscellaneous attachments; and appointments for the following boards and commissions: Amarillo Economic Development Corporation
Emergency Care Advisory Board
(2) Presentation and discussion on current Taxicab Ordinance and Possible Revision;
(3) Consider future agenda items.
| B. | City Council may receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters in Work Session or Regular Meeting: |
(1) Amarillo Economic Development Corporation incentive project;
(2) Possible groundwater rights transactions in Hartley, Potter, Carson, Roberts or Ochiltree Counties; including Canadian River Municipal Water Authority and related acquisitions;
(3) Downtown Development/Redevelopment (studies, progress reports, plans, proposed projects - TIRZ No. 1, Center City, Inc., Downtown Amarillo, Inc. and/or Amarillo Local Government Corporation);
(4) Proposed acquisition and disposition of real property for municipal, economic, recreational or cultural projects;
(5) Confer with attorney and discuss threatened or pending litigation or settlement of same: Burch; Zambrana; and APM;
(6) Discuss 2012 Atmos Rate Appeal and associated matters;
(7) Discuss SPS TCRF and rate case and associated matters;
(8) To deliberate regarding security devices or security audits, security personnel;
(9) Discuss gifts or donations to the City;
(10) Discuss City Council Strategic Planning Workshop;
(11) Discuss City Manager duties and associated matters;
(12) Infill Development; and
(13) TxDOT turn back program.
| 1. | MINUTES: Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on March 25, 2014, respectively. |
| 2. | ORDINANCE NO. 7451: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Lots 1 and 2, Block 30, Tradewind Air Park Unit No. 8 in Section 153, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Randall County, from Agricultural District to Planned Development District, in the vicinity of Williams Street and Southeast 42nd Avenue for residential development. |
| 3. | RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING: This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 213 North McMasters Street. |
| 4. | CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that the following items be approved and that the City Manager be authorized to execute all documents necessary for each transaction: |
A. Award - Landfill Cell 10 Liner Installation Project:
Award to low responsive bidder - L.D. Kemp Excavating, Inc. -$788,410.20
This item awards a contract to perform the necessary excavation and installation for a multi-layer landfill liner. This project will encompass approximately 4.7 acres of liner installed on the floor and side slopes. Upon completion, the Cell 4 liner, installed in 1996, will be connected to the Cell 10 liner, installed in 2009. Collectively, this will enhance the use and lifespan of the landfill as a whole and will ensure compliance with the City's Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) landfill permit. Funding for this project is in the approved Solid Waste Improvement Fund Capital Improvement Program.
B. Approval - Emergency Medical Services Medical Director Contract:
Parties: Dr. Gerad Troutman, M.D. and the City of Amarillo
Terms and Conditions as Noted
This item is the approval of a contract to secure the services of a Medical Doctor to serve as Medical Director for the City of Amarillo pre- hospital care system. The selected Doctor will provide oversight and control for the provision of emergency medical services to both the Amarillo Fire Department and American Medical Response d.b.a. Amarillo Medical Services (AMR/AMS). Employment of a Medical Director is required by state law and is a condition of the permit between the City of Amarillo and AMR/AMS. The contract includes medical oversight, direction and quality control and will ensure that medical protocols and practices for both organizations are mutually supporting and provide the highest level of care to individuals requiring pre-hospital medical services. Funding for this contract will be paid equally by AMR/AMS and the City of Amarillo.
C. Dedications and Acceptances:
1)
A 8’ public utility easement for ongoing development of the Maverick Business Park, in Section 229, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Randall County.
2)
Two public utility easements for upcoming development of the Heritage Hills subdivision, in Section 65, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County.
| 1. | Boards and Commissions - appointments as listed on attached. Amarillo City Hall is accessible to individuals with disabilities through its main entry on the south side (Southeast 7th Avenue) of the building. An access ramp leading to the main entry is located at the southwest corner of the building. Parking spaces for individuals with disabilities are available in the south parking lot. City Hall is equipped with restroom facilities, communications equipment and elevators that are accessible. Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations or a sign language interpreter must contact the City Secretary’s Office 48 hours prior to meeting time by telephoning 378-3013 or the City TDD number at 378-4229. Posted this 21st day of March 2014. |